In the summer, S and W swells dribble in at a point on the south end and along the beach. There's usually something to ride at Montara.

Man dies after vehicle goes over cliff in Montara, authorities say One man is dead after a vehicle went over a cliff at Gray Whale Cove State Beach in Montara Thursday afternoon, CHP says.

During their vacation, travelers can soak in the sunshine, explore tide pools, and ride the waves along the sandy shores of Montara State Beach. The beach sits between low hills, with the Montara ...